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Emergency Measures To Address Fishery Observer Coverage During the COVID–19 Coronavirus Pandemic (85 FR 17285).

Country/Territory
United States of America
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Federal Register, Vol. 85, No. 60 of Rules and Regulations.
Subject
Fisheries, General
Keyword
Public health Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Monitoring Data collection/reporting
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This temporary Rule of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) provides NFMS with authority to waive observer coverage requirements established in regulations promulgated under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA) and other statutes, consistent with applicable law and international obligations. NMFS is taking this action to address public health concerns relating to the evolving pandemic of Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19). NMFS is taking this action to protect public health, economic security, and food security, and to safeguard the health and safety of fishermen, observers, and other persons involved with such monitoring programs, while safeguarding the ability of fishermen to continue business operations and produce seafood for the Nation. This action also authorizes NMFS to waive some training or other program requirements to ensure that as many observers are available as possible while ensuring the safety and health of the observers and trainers.

Full text
English
Website
www.federalregister.gov